weekend bag

noun

: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip

called also weekend case

Examples of weekend bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Completing the collection are handbags that don various silhouettes, including a classic bucket bag with a gold metal shoulder strap, mini-totes with a relaxed shape, and a weekend bag that features Santoni's double buckle–a symbol craftsmanship for the label. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Bonus: the capsules are easy to pack in a weekend bag. Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023 Pack one weekend bag with a few outfit options to ensure that you are prepared. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023 The main compartment is roomy and easily fits a full sweatsuit or winter coat — perfect for a personal item or weekend bag. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023 Regulators are back to using their weekend bag of tricks in the name of ending a financial panic. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Mar. 2023 The backpack is much smaller than other options on this list and works best as an overnight bag or weekend bag, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from picking one up for your shorter trips. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023 This is a perfect pack to use as a carry-on, car camping pack, or weekend bag and easily stores in overhead bins. Molly Harris, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023 Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 4 JW PEI Cell Phone Crossbody Bag $40 at Amazon Available in so many different patterns and colors, this perfect weekend bag was on Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2022. Cailey Lindberg, goodhousekeeping.com, 23 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weekend bag was in 1921

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“Weekend bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekend%20bag. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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